How to remove stretch marks?
Stretch marks are microdamages of the skin thatappear as a result of a sharp increase in body volume (for example, during pregnancy or with very fast body weight gain). Because of this, the epidermis "does not have time" to stretch and almost bursts. It is extremely difficult to eliminate these defects, but it is possible to make them slightly less noticeable if we take an integrated approach.
What massage will help remove stretch marks?
The first and most effective method to remove stretch marks is massage. Do it not necessarily from time to time, but regularly, best of all daily, and at least a month.
The technique of massage can be different:
- To remove stretch marks, both on the chest and on the stomach, you must perform massaging movements clockwise, in a circle;
- Skin lesions on the sides and at the waist will go away if you "stroke" them from the top down;
- To remove stretch marks on the pope, as in the case of the abdomen, circular motions will approach, as well as horizontal movements, from the "center" to the sides (hips);
- Buried skin on the legs can be transformed, if you rub it from the bottom to the top, to the hips from the knees.
Massage is well done with the use of specialtherapeutic compositions - oils or creams, which can be bought at a pharmacy or a specialized cosmetic store. If there are difficulties with the choice of cream, then we recommend to read our article - Which cream from stretch marks is better.
Mummy from stretch marks
At home, stretch marks helpto get rid of the mummy. This substance is sold at any nearest pharmacy. To make a cream with its content, you need to take one gram of mummy and dilute with a small amount of water (boiled), and add a tablespoon of any fat cream. The mixture should be infused for 12-18 hours, and then it can be applied to problem areas. With the help of this cream, stretch marks can be removed on the body for both women and men, although the latter suffer from infrequent infringements of such defects.
Another one of the current methods that will help make stretch marks less noticeable is the use of various scrubs for the skin.
Scrubs from stretch marks
Peeling at home can be done withhelping sea salt, coffee grounds, scrubs with crushed apricot or cherry pits, corn flour, etc. It is best to conduct the procedure while taking a shower. For this, the "active substance" of the scrub is mixed with the shower gel and this mixture rubs the thighs, legs, belly and hands. Remove stretch marks on the buttocks, as on the hips, it will be easier if after applying the peeling apply the above described cream with mummies.
Wraps from stretch marks
In addition to all described procedures at home, various wraps also help. It is best to use different clays (white, blue or black), algae and even chocolate.
Wraps are beneficial not only to the skin,but also on the subcutaneous fat layer, namely, they can eliminate the appearance of cellulite. For example, remove stretch marks on your legs both at home and in a cosmetology room, you can do this: dilute the clay with warm water to the consistency of thick sour cream, spread your legs and other problem areas, wrap the lubricated places in several layers of food film, and cover the top with a towel or sheet. So you need to stand for 1 to 2 hours, then rinse off in the shower.
For more information on getting rid of stretch marks on certain areas of the body, read in our article - Stretch marks on the hips, chest and abdomen - how to get rid.
